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Eco Code of Conduct
At ATOAI, we follow the Himalayan Code of Conduct adopted by Union International Alpine Association (U.I.A.A.) which entails the practicing the following guidelines:-
| 1Protect the Natural Environment |
| 2Campsite: Remember the another party will be using the same campsite after you have vacated it. Therefore,leave the campsite cleaner than found it. |
| 3 Limit Deforestation: |
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Make no open fires and discourage others from doing so. |
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Where water is heated by scarce firewood, use as little as possible. |
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When possible choose accomodation that uses kerosene or fuel-efficient fire-wood stoves. |
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You will help the case greatly by taking with you some sapling and planting these on your trail. |
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| 4Burn dry paper & packets in a safe place: Bury other waste paper and biodegradable materials including food.Carry back al non-biodegradable if you come across other people's rubbish, remove their rubbish as well. |
| 5Keep local water clean: |
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Avoid using pollutants such as detergents in streams or springs. |
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If no toilet facilities are available, make sure you are at least 30 metres away source and bury or cover wastes. |
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Do not allow the cooks or porters to throw garbage in nearby stream or river. |
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| 6Plants should be left to flourish in thier natural environment: Taking cutting,seeds,and roots is illegal in Himalayas. |
| 7Help your guides and porters to follow conservation measures. |
| 8Respect local traditions, protect local culture, maintain local pride: |
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When taking photographs, respect privacy.Ask permissiion and use restraint. |
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Respect Holy places: Preserve what you have come to see, never touch or remove religious objects and remove shoes when visiting temples. |
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Ethics
ADVENTURE TOUR OPRATORS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA
5TH ANNUAL CONVENTION :
13-14 DECEMBER'2006 SPEECH BY CAPT SWADESH KUMAR ON 14TH DECEMBER'2006
On CODE OF ETHICS OF THE ASSOCIATION TO HELP TO CONDUCT
AND PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS
- ACCURACY :
-Capability to function a particular kind of activity
-Declaration about staff's qualification and experience
-Skill to handle a particular business
- HEALTHY COMPETITION :
- Not to kill each other's business and to focus on your own specialization and skills
- Share information and resources with industry colleagues
- DISCLOSURE :
- Provide information to the clients at their request with complete details with the cost, restrictions,cancellation policy etc., without any hidden or surprise cost as accurate as possible.
- RESPONSIVENESS :
-To attend client's complaints and find solutions at the earliest.
- REFUND :
-To remit any undisputed funds under your control within specified time limit.If there is a delay, to keep the clients informed.
- CONFIDENCES :
-Not to obtain improperly the client's list or other confidential information from employee's former employer
- CONFIDENTIALITY :
-To treat every client's transaction in full confidence and not to disclose information without his permission unless it is required by law.
- COMPLIANCE :
-To abide by central/state and local laws and regulations in every respect.
- QUALITY OF EQUIPMENT :
-To use highest quality of equipment to conduct your business
- Commitment and Welfare of Local Community
- Do not give over commitment to the clients which you cannot fulfill.
- Re-invest any resources utilized, i.e., give back to the area where you are doing business
- Respect religion and local community sentiments
- Follow and practice Environmental Pledge of the Association.
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